Account Management Review (Windows and Unix)

Flashcards created to review key concepts of account management in both Windows and Unix operating systems.

What allows users to log into a Windows system and access resources?

A Windows account.

What are the key types of user accounts in Windows?

Administrator, Standard User, and Guest.

What principle should be applied when granting user permissions?

The Principle of Least Privilege.

What are user profiles used for in Windows?

To store user settings, files, and preferences.

What do NTFS permissions control?

Access to files.

What is the significance of password policies?

They help protect against unauthorized access.

What is the purpose of the /etc/passwd file in Unix?

It stores user information.

What command is used to modify user accounts in Unix?

usermod.

What are the three types of file permissions in Unix?

Read, write, and execute.

What command is used to change file permissions in Unix?

chmod.

What is the account type with full control in Unix?

Root.

What interface is commonly used for Unix account management?

Command-line.

What is a key difference between Windows and Unix account types?

Windows has Admin, Standard, and Guest accounts while Unix has Root, User, and System accounts.

What security best practice involves managing unused accounts?

Remove unused accounts.

What is the role of groups in Unix systems?

To simplify permission management.